Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in February 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £94k and spending of £70k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £58k to £94k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Pauls Playgroup (Semilong) (£94k), The Merchant Taylors' School General Charitable Trust (£94k) and Cherry Tots (£94k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a small Pre School operating near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, catering for children from the age of 2 1/2 - 4 years. We provide a traditional pre school setting for young children, helping to prepare them for their school journey. We have a good OFSTED rating
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Playgroup (Semilong) | Northampton | £94k |
| The Merchant Taylors' School General Charitable Trust | Liverpool | £94k |
| Cherry Tots | Lincoln | £94k |
| Ellesmere District Scout Council | Manchester | £94k |